Glendene School vs Kelston Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students
| Measure | Glendene School Glendene, Auckland | Kelston Intermediate Kelston, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 390 | #289 of 390 |
| National rank | #1304 of 1,559 | #1062 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 125 | 405 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 504 |
| Total roll | 125 | 405 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | 18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.2% | 29.6% |
| Pacific students | 52.8% | 64.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendene | Kelston |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | wwww.glendene.school.nz | www.kelstonint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kelston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.9 vs 30.9).
- •Glendene School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 504).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll size (405 vs 125).
- •Kelston Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -32.1%).
- •Kelston Intermediate is the larger school with 405 students compared with 125.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glendene School better than Kelston Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelston Intermediate ranks higher (41.9 vs 30.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Glendene School and Kelston Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glendene and Kelston in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendene School: 491. Kelston Intermediate: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendene School and Kelston Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Glendene School is 349th of 390 and Kelston Intermediate is 289th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).